The Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter (DCC) of KOTESOL is pleased to announce the 2026 DCC KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium. We are now accepting proposal submissions from English language teachers, researchers, and educational practitioners across Korea and beyond.
Join us this autumn for a day of collaborative learning, practical classroom strategies, and networking with fellow ELT professionals.
Event Details at a Glance
Event Title: 2026 DCC KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium
Theme: Together We Grow: Many Paths, One Purpose
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Venue: Woosong University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 3, 2026, at 23:59 KST
Online Submission Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2JIxwhzy1nSe-O1o_U0lKQjXilPwB...
Featured Tracks & Topics of Interest
We welcome proposals covering a variety of topics relevant to English language teaching in Korea and globally. Submissions may address featured conference tracks or general ELT themes.
Featured Focus Tracks
Technology & Digital Pedagogy: AI writing support in EMI, flipping university classrooms, digital literacy, gamified learning apps, and 21st-century classroom design.
Artificial Intelligence in ELT: AI tutors in speaking practice, ethical assessment/feedback, critical thinking in AI classrooms, responsible teacher training, and AI writing strategies.
English Medium Instruction (EMI): Scaffolding content for non-native speakers, university implementation challenges, professional development, and bridging language support with content.
Policy, Institutional Change & Global Trends: Aligning national policy with classroom realities, English as a global lingua franca, Higher Ed policy shifts, and internationalization.
Innovation, Research & Teacher Development: Action research on blended EMI, teacher agency in AI classrooms, digital assessment methods, and faculty attitudes toward AI adoption.
General Interest Topics
Teacher Well-being & Professional Life: Living and teaching in East Asia, mental health, personal finance, pension and legal considerations, resume building, and work-life balance.
Practical Classroom Pedagogy: EdTech tools, classroom games (physical and virtual), and teaching core macro skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and vocabulary.
Learner-Specific Pedagogy: Targeted strategies for Kindergarten, Elementary (K–12/hagwon), Middle School, High School, University, or Adult learners.
Presentation Formats
Format Length Description
Long Presentation 50 minutes Lecture or research-based session focusing on practical solutions and best practices.
Short Presentation 25 minutes Concise session highlighting specific classroom applications or project outcomes.
Workshop 50 minutes Interactive, hands-on session involving active audience participation.
Panel Discussion 50 minutes Moderated discussion featuring multiple short perspectives on a single theme.
Pecha Kucha: Fast-paced, short, visual-centric presentation format.
Poster Session: Ongoing Visual project display allowing direct, informal discussions with attendees.
Submission Guidelines
Please prepare the following information before submitting your proposal via the online form:
Presenter Profile: Full Name, Current Institution/Affiliation, Email Address, and Nationality.
Target Audience & Format: Target learner level and preferred presentation format.
Proposal Title: Maximum 20 words. Capitalize the first word and all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, and words of 4+ letters), including both parts of hyphenated words (e.g., Self-Report).
Abstract (200–250 words): Summary of key issues, description of participant engagement/activities, and incentives to attend.
Biodata (50–150 words): Summary of your qualification(s), affiliation, teaching/research interests, and optional contact email.
Key Dates & Contact Information
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 3, 2026 (23:59 KST) (Proposals submitted after the deadline will be placed on a reserve list).
Acceptance Notification: Decisions will be communicated via email following committee review.
Inquiries: Contact Symposium Submission Chair Parnian Lessani at dcckotesol@gmail.com.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2JIxwhzy1nSe-O1o_U0lKQjXilPwB...
